100 mile cherry popped !

[rossw46]

I did my first 100 miler today, although I still work in KM as I grew up in South Africa. I felt good, and at around 70KM (about 44 miles) I came upon a large hill which nearly made me just turn around. But I'm glad I didn't now.

I got up at 5 AM, and after a bit of breakfast and some prep, I set off at 6 AM.

I didn't really factor in the large bright thing in the sky.

Anyway, it was hard, but I've been putting in some good miles lately, so didn't suffer nearly as much as the first time I did a 100 KM ride. I suspect a fair bit slower than some, but progress is key, I remember my first 50 KM ride and struggling to keep above 20 kph 3 years ago. I suspect I'm going to sleep well tonight !

Enjoy the weekend all.

 

[Markymark]

Do you live on the M25?

 

[ianrauk]

nice one. Well done.

 

[Katherine]

Well done. On your own too!

 

[rossw46]

Do you live on the M25?

Waltham Abbey, close enough !

 

[Markymark]

Waltham Abbey, close enough !

Ah. Cycled through there enough times.

 

[Dogtrousers]

Good stuff. 200km next.

 

[Jimidh]

Well done - nice achieving milestones

 

[Lee gg]

Well done, I'm hoping to do my 1st 100 mile ride this summer.

 

[Pat "5mph"]

Brilliant! Well done!

 

[lazybloke]

Yes it does look you cycled on the M25. Although I do think the the best anecdotes involve getting a 'mention' on the travel news.

 

[raleighnut]

 

[tallliman]

Well done dude! 6:08 isn't slow either!!

 

[Dave7]

Well done. I am planning my first ever (and only) 100 miler this year. If I do it in less than 10 hours I will be pleased.

 

[Tenacious Sloth]

Good effort! Nothing wrong with 16mph+ average for your first ton.

Graham